Walter Newell Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Walter Newell Jr. was born December 25, 1928, in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. He departed this life into eternal life on May 30th, 2019. He was one of three siblings from the union of the late Walter Newell Sr and Maggie Bell Smith Newell. On October 22, 1948, Walter was united in marriage to the late Elewede Britton Newell of Calhoun, Louisiana, and to this union 6 children were born. They raised their family in Homestead, PA where they resided since 1950. Walter attended Hazelhurst high school and used his education to teach his children history and geography. His skills were broadened by working at the U.S. Steel Works in Rankin, PA in the Carrie Furnace Department until he became too ill to work. He confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was a member of New Testament Ministries in Rankin, PA under the guidance of Pastor, Sandra Bobo. He was known fir cooking late night meals for his family. He sent various people on daily errands to make sure his supplies were ready for the next cooking venture. His main hobbies were walking to downtown Pittsburgh and catching the bus back home, as well as working the largest garden in the community. Walter is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleweded Britton Newell, his two younger brothers: Abraham and Willie Roy Newell (Margaret Overton, deceased & Lettie Fountain, deceased), his brother in laws: Roosevelt Junail (Dell, deceased), George Brinton (Nettie, deceased), god-daughter, Emma Wright, and mother in law Magnolia Bowers Wright. He leaves to cherish his memory, hug, and handshakes, his daughters: Elder Bertha Lea Newell of Munhall, PA and Rev. Louise Benton (Herb, deceased) of Homestead, PA, sons: U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Paul (Cynthia,deceased), Deacon Herbert (Terri Newell-Wormsley), CEO Businessman Richard Newell, all of Homestead, PA, Earl (Kavatus) Newell, Esquire of Fredericksburg, VA; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchild; nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, friends, special caregiver Cindy Woods and the community.

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Walter Newell Jr.

December 25, 1928 - May 30, 2019